Waneta Dam

Summary

Waneta Dam is a gravity dam^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Waneta Dam is located in British Columbia^[3].
• Waneta Dam is in the country of Canada^[4].
• Waneta Dam is on the body of water Pend Oreille River^[5].
• Waneta Dam's instance of is recorded as gravity dam^[6].
• Waneta Dam's instance of is recorded as hydroelectric power station^[7].
• Waneta Dam is owned by Teck Resources^[8].
• Waneta Dam is operated by Fortis Inc.^[9].
• 1951 marks the founding of Waneta Dam^[10].
• Waneta Dam's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 49.0041, 'lon': -117.612}^[11].
• Waneta Dam's located in/on physical feature is recorded as Pend Oreille River^[12].
• Waneta Dam's service entry is recorded as 1954^[13].
• Waneta Dam's length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+290'}^[14].
• Waneta Dam sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+64'}^[15].
• Waneta Dam's nominal power output is recorded as {'unit': 'Q6982035', 'amount': '+492'}^[16].
• Waneta Dam's drainage basin is recorded as Pend Oreille River basin^[17].

Body

Geography

Waneta Dam is in the country of Canada^[4]. It is located in British Columbia^[3]. It is on the body of water Pend Oreille River^[5].

Physical Characteristics

Waneta Dam sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+64'}^[15]. Its length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+290'}^[14].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include gravity dam^[6] and hydroelectric power station^[7].

History and Context

1951 marks the founding of Waneta Dam^[10]. It is owned by Teck Resources^[8].

Why It Matters

Waneta Dam has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]